PORT ALLEN, LA — A West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office investigation has uncovered a check fraud scheme that targeted two local businesses, resulting in five arrests and warrants for four additional suspects.

Sheriff Jeff Bergeron reports the investigation began in early July 2025 after detectives identified multiple instances of fraudulent payroll checks being cashed at locations throughout the Baton Rouge area, including a local supermarket.

As the case developed, investigators determined the same individuals were responsible for additional fraudulent checks bearing the names of other businesses—all believed to be part of the same operation.

The investigation led to a search warrant at a Baton Rouge residence, executed with assistance from the Baton Rouge Police Department. Detectives seized multiple electronic devices, blank check paper, voided payroll checks that did not belong to any occupant, and other evidence consistent with check printing.

Investigators say the group is responsible for cashing approximately $10,000 in fraudulent checks.

Arrested

• Anitra Jones, 50, of Baton Rouge — Principal to Monetary Instrument Abuse (9 counts), Principal to Felony Theft (7 counts), Principal to Misdemeanor Theft (2 counts), Criminal Conspiracy (2 counts)
• Quiana Harper, 46, of Baker — Principal to Monetary Instrument Abuse (8 counts), Monetary Instrument Abuse, Felony Theft, Principal to Felony Theft (6 counts), Principal to Misdemeanor Theft (2 counts), Criminal Conspiracy (2 counts)
• Lance White, 49, of Baton Rouge — Felony Theft, Monetary Instrument Abuse
• Jassmine Herring, 34, of Baton Rouge — Misdemeanor Theft, Monetary Instrument Abuse
• Faithasia McDaniel, 26, of Baton Rouge — Misdemeanor Theft, Monetary Instrument Abuse

Wanted

• Shalonda Herring, 52, of Baton Rouge — Felony Theft, Monetary Instrument Abuse
• Roderick Jones, 45, of Maringouin — Felony Theft, Monetary Instrument Abuse
• Derick Spruel, 44, of Baton Rouge — Felony Theft, Monetary Instrument Abuse
• Christopher King, 47, of Baton Rouge — Felony Theft, Monetary Instrument Abuse

One male suspect remains unidentified.

Anyone with information on the wanted individuals or the unidentified suspect is asked to contact WBRSO detectives at 225-382-5200 or 225-343-9234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Photos: West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office